Brace

abrazadera

(that which holds tightly)

braza

(measure of length representing a person's outstretched arms — see also fathom, toise)

doblete

(two goals in one game)

pareja

(a pair)

tensor

(arrangement for producing tension)

tirante

(arrangement for producing tension)

tirantes

(straps or bands to sustain trousers)

aferrar

(to place in a position for resisting pressure)

aferrarse

(intransitive: to prepare for something bad)

afianzarse

(intransitive: to prepare for something bad)

agarrarse

(intransitive: to prepare for something bad)

amarrar

(to bind or tie closely)

asirse

(intransitive: to prepare for something bad)

prepararse

(intransitive: to prepare for something bad)